Open House on August 1 has been canceled. The home is now under contract. Nestled on a breathtaking wooded lot on the Richfield/Brecksville border, this exceptional custom-built residence offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and resort-style living. A dramatic two-story foyer with a curved staircase welcomes you into expansive living spaces filled with natural light. Designed for entertaining and everyday living, the home features a vaulted great room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a spacious entertaining area with wet bar and loft overlook, and a private office with custom built-ins and coffered ceiling. The four-season room overlooks the spectacular backyard oasis featuring a resort-style in-ground pool, spa, waterfall, pool house with half bath, and expansive patio surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping. The spacious kitchen opens to the main living areas and offers abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, and peaceful outdoor views. Rich woodwork and oversized windows are found throughout. Upstairs, the primary suite features a gas fireplace, two walk-in closets, and an en-suite bath with soaking tub, granite double vanity, and spacious shower. Additional bedrooms include a Jack-and-Jill bath, private en-suite bath, and a finished bonus room over the garage ideal as a bedroom, playroom, or gaming room. The recently finished lower level adds 880 sq. ft. with a full bath, wet bar, rec room, and wood-burning fireplace. Outside, enjoy a large heated outbuilding with electric, water, and workshop space, perfect for extra cars, a boat, or RV storage, plus a 3-car attached garage. This one-of-a-kind property offers incredible entertaining spaces, privacy, and convenience near highways, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools. A truly rare opportunity to own your own private retreat.
Est. $4,131 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5168 Townsend Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSNOW #5207566
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$960,000
$194/sq ft
Aug 1, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 26, 2026
Price Changed
$999,000
$202/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Price Changed
$1,030,000
$208/sq ft
May 7, 2026
Listed
$1,050,000
$212/sq ft
MLSNOW #4351107
Apr 25, 2022
Sold
$850,000
$172/sq ft
Mar 9, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2022
Listed
$850,000
$172/sq ft
+30
This private oasis has it all! 4000+ sq ft. on 4.39 private, wooded acres with the property ending across a gentle stream. Inside you'll find both living and entertaining space. Convenient entrance off the 3-car garage into a drop zone and full bath. Great room with vaulted ceiling, 2-story stone fireplace and new flooring. Dining/living room off the two story foyer with curved staircase. Private office with coffered ceiling and built-ins. The kitchen offers plenty of workspace with center island, granite counters, gas cook top, double ovens and built-ins. The morning room off the kitchen has a vaulted ceiling, tile floor and walls of windows looking out onto the pool and lush landscape. The extra large, 2-story family room with loft and wet bar has space for everyone. The wall of windows gives views and access to the pool. Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms and 3 completely remodeled bathrooms. The primary bedroom has 2 closets, fireplace and spa-like bath with double vanity, stand alone tub and large shower. Two bedrooms share a jack & jill bath and closet area between them. 4th bedroom with ensuite. The incredible outdoors is not to be missed! Completely rebuilt pool/spa with new tile, plaster, stone waterfall, heaters and pumps. All new pool house/half bath, patio and deck. The home has a brand new septic system (7/21) and water filtration system. There is also the added bonus of an amazing 26x55 workshop/garage and generator. See the complete list of updates and be amazed
MLSNOW #4318089
Dec 31, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Sep 17, 2021
Listed
$850,000
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 2017
Sold
$495,000
$100/sq ft
MLSNOW #3951794
Nov 2, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 26, 2017
Listed
$539,800
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2017
Sold
$495,000
$100/sq ft
MLSNOW #3883683
Sep 6, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 31, 2017
Sold
$495,000
$100/sq ft
Aug 7, 2017
Contingent
—
Jul 19, 2017
Price Changed
$550,000
$111/sq ft
Jul 4, 2017
Price Changed
$575,000
$116/sq ft
May 22, 2017
Price Changed
$597,000
$121/sq ft
Apr 29, 2017
Price Changed
$625,000
$126/sq ft
Apr 4, 2017
Price Changed
$650,000
$131/sq ft
Mar 9, 2017
Listed
$666,000
$135/sq ft
MLSNOW #3825521
Mar 13, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2017
Price Changed
$666,000
$135/sq ft
Nov 9, 2016
Price Changed
$699,000
$141/sq ft
Oct 10, 2016
Price Changed
$730,000
$148/sq ft
Sep 9, 2016
Price Changed
$760,000
$154/sq ft
Aug 11, 2016
Price Changed
$777,000
$157/sq ft
Jul 9, 2016
Listed
$787,000
$159/sq ft
MLSNOW #9026913
Aug 1, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Apr 14, 1997
Listed
$499,000
$101/sq ft
MLSNOW #866301
Aug 11, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 1997
Listed
$499,000
$101/sq ft
MLSNOW #9018819
Dec 1, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 1996
Listed
$612,900
$124/sq ft
MLSNOW #817141
Dec 1, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Apr 9, 1996
Listed
$612,900
$124/sq ft
MLSNOW #9006767
Dec 1, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jul 11, 1995
Listed
$624,900
$126/sq ft
MLSNOW #709506
Dec 1, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 1995
Listed
$624,900
$126/sq ft
MLSNOW #484235
Sep 6, 1992
Listing Removed
—
Sep 6, 1991
Listed
$695,000
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,281 (+0.2%)
$45,192 + $163,583
$208,775
2024
$11,255 (+5.7%)
$45,192 + $163,583
$208,775
2023
$10,645 (−1.9%)
$45,192 + $163,583
$208,775
2022
$10,850 (+12.4%)
$39,645 + $145,149
$184,794
2021
$9,650 (+4.1%)
$39,645 + $123,834
$163,479
2020
$9,267 (−1.4%)
$39,645 + $123,834
$163,479
2019
$9,401 (+1.0%)
$37,664 + $117,478
$155,142
2018
$9,310 (−2.0%)
$37,664 + $117,478
$155,142
2017
$9,501 (+1.3%)
$37,664 + $117,478
$155,142
2016
$9,378 (+4.7%)
$37,664 + $108,105
$145,769
2014
$8,954 (−7.5%)
$37,664 + $108,105
$145,769
2013
$9,683
$37,664 + $129,966
$167,630
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,715
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
4800940
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R-1
Rural Residential District
The purpose and intent of this district is to accommodate single family, residential development while protecting and preserving the rural character in which agriculture, woodlands, wetlands and low density is predominant, regardless as to the availability of water systems and/or sewage disposal systems.